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Sep 06 2024BUSINESS

Tech Layoffs Skyrocket: Are You Next?

The tech industry has been hit hard by layoffs recently, with August seeing a whopping 193% increase in job cuts compared to July. This brings the total number of tech jobs lost this year to over 536,000—a staggering figure that's putting many workers on edge and raising fears about an impending rec

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Sep 06 2024BUSINESS

Finance Bros Strike Luxury Living Gold: A Tale of Three Salaries

Picture this scenario: You're a young finance bro in your mid-20s, fresh out of college and ready to take on the world. But there's one problem - NYC rents are astronomical! Most studios go for around $5k a month, leaving you with little space and even less cash flow. But then, a lightbulb goes of

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Sep 06 2024ENTERTAINMENT

MIP London: Can This New Market Really Shake Up the Content Scene?

A new player is entering the crowded field of TV content markets: MIP London. Scheduled for February 2024, this event aims to attract major players like Netflix, Disney, and Fox, promising a week of networking, screenings, and genre-specific summits. But with established players like the London TV S

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Sep 06 2024TECHNOLOGY

Demure Drama: The Viral Phrase Trademark War

The internet has crowned its latest queen of vocabulary: Jools Lebron. Her regal decree? "Very demure, very mindful." Since uttering those now-famous words on TikTok in early August to describe her workday look, the transgender woman's playful phrase has taken social media by storm. Fans from all co

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Sep 06 2024BUSINESS

Can You Trademark 'Very Demure'? The Battle for Viral Phrases

This summer, the internet fell in love with 'very demure, very mindful' thanks to TikTok creator Jools Lebron. Now, she's trying to trademark those words, sparking a conversation about who owns viral trends and how to protect them. Lebron's trademark application covers entertainment and advertising

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Sep 06 2024BUSINESS

Freight Woes: Is ArcBest Losing Its Edge?

ArcBest, the parent company of ABF Freight, is facing some headwinds in August. Tonnage, a key measure of shipping volume, dropped a significant 10% compared to last year. The company itself points to two main culprits: fewer shipments overall and lighter loads. Remember last year when Yellow Corp

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Sep 06 2024FINANCE

Is 'Bad News Good News' in the Market? The Fed's Balancing Act and What It Means for You

The stock market is in a bit of a pickle, folks. It's gone from 'good news is bad news' to 'bad news is bad news' in a blink. Remember how investors used to cheer for weak economic data because it meant the Fed might keep interest rates low? Well, times have changed. Now, everyone's expecting the F

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Sep 06 2024TECHNOLOGY

Decoding the Coding Craze: Which Languages Should YOU Learn?

Learning to code is like unlocking a secret door to the tech world, but with so many languages out there, it can feel overwhelming. This article breaks down the most popular programming languages of 2024, but don't just take it as gospel! Let's dive in and think critically about what this means

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Sep 06 2024BUSINESS

Trump Media Empire Takes a Tumble: Can Truth Social Regain Its Footing?

Donald Trump's foray into the social media world has been anything but smooth sailing. After his personal fortune in Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) soared to over $6 billion when shares made their public debut, it has now taken a nosedive, falling more than 70% from its peak and reducing Tru

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Sep 06 2024FINANCE

Tech Takes the Lead: Can It Mask Cracks in the Labor Market?

Wall Street had a rollercoaster Thursday, with tech stocks soaring while data on the job market painted a more mixed picture. The Nasdaq, home to giants like Tesla and Nvidia, saw a healthy boost, pushing higher by nearly 0.5%. But the broader S&P 500 and the blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average

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